The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is almost all desert, but contains 25% of the world’s known oil reserves. This enormous oil wealth produces 75-90% of government revenue and is the foundation of the economy and infrastructure, while also being used to export Islam globally. Ironically, unemployment among Saudis is high, between 20-40%, largely due to Saudis’ disdain for certain types of jobs. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace and keeper of Islam. People of other faiths may live in Saudi Arabia, but they may not practice their religion openly or gather privately. Saudi Arabia’s record on human rights is one of […]
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(Ancient Moroccan tanneries) Morocco is in the northwest corner of Africa. Sunni Islam is the state religion, and the existence of Christians and Jews are tolerated but not accepted (prejudiced). Arab armies invaded Morocco in the seventh century and Islam took over at that time. The once-strong North African Church was erased. Today, Christians are still persecuted and expelled from the country. There are less than one percent Christians and Jews, and even less than that are Evangelical (about .01%). The internet is beginning to change their access to other worldviews, as significant numbers search for the gospel online, and […]
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Ghana is on the south-western coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Africa. 79% of the population earns less than $2 per day. Yet, Ghana enjoys a rich Christian tradition. With over 100 ethnic groups, there were only 5 Bible translations available in 1965. Since then, the majority of Ghanaians have at least a New Testament translation and there is work in progress on every language in Ghana! Hundreds of churches have been planted as a result of the newly translated scriptures in their languages. May God bless the people and organizations that have faithfully worked on Bible translations over […]
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Germany is strategically placed in the center of Europe. The post WWII recovery has become one of the world’s strongest economies. With the inclusion of East Germany in the 1990’s, it led to high social security costs and a dip in the economy, but they are starting to recover. Unemployment of over 3 million is still a concern, mostly in the east. As a new post-war generation is taking over the leadership, Germany is starting to become more active in an international role. Post 9/11 has also brought a greater interest in the Christian way as an alternative and counterbalance […]
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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